The National Hurricane Center is tracking a new system in the far northeastern Atlantic.
Here are the details:
Where is the storm?
Location: The system being monitored is a non-tropical area of low pressure. As of the 8 a.m. Wednesday advisory, it was midway between the eastern Azores and Madeira Island.
How strong is the system and will it get stronger?
Rain and wind:The system was only producing limited showers and thunderstorms with winds to near gale force over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean.
Where is the storm heading?
Formation chances: The system is forecast to turn northeastward later Wednesday and move over cooler waters. Further development is not anticipated, the center says. Formation chances over 48 hours and one week are both near zero.
Will it affect Florida?
Impact:This non-tropical low pressure area is not forecast to find its way to Florida or anywhere in the United States or nearby Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico.
Local weather: Scattered thunderstorms, with periods of heavy summer rain, gusty winds, possible hail and frequent lightning is expected in South Florida Wednesday. Afternoon storm chances, after a sunny, mid-80s morning, are 70%. This Miami-area pattern has nothing to do with what the hurricane center is monitoring in the far northeastern Atlantic.
Watches or warnings?
Posts:There are no watches or warnings. None are expected.
What are the risks?
Forecast: Despite its near zero chances of developing, periods of heavy rains and gusty winds will continue across portions of the Canary Islands and Madeira Island over the next day or so, perhaps to Friday.